YEARLY HIGH
37.0760 JPY
YEARLY LOW
33.1199 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.1605 JPY

2017 PGK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 37.0760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 33.1199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9561 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.2114 to the December average rate of 35.1057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.0760 was down 7.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 39.9921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 185,380 JPY
2016 Average 173,860 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 165,599 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,780.54 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

36.4078
34.0512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 35.3157, compared to 35.0054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.3157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.0054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.3157 JPY (High: 35.5831 / Low: 33.2675). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6098 JPY (High: 35.5926 / Low: 34.9827).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.3157
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3893 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 36.2114) against the same month in 2016 (average: 39.2913), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0799 (-7.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 36.2114
2016 Avg (January) 39.2913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.0760 35.3637 36.2114
February 36.4437 35.1218 35.7343
March 36.4534 34.8434 35.6368
April 35.1439 33.1199 34.2476
May 35.8991 34.4963 35.2680
June 35.5831 33.2675 34.7959
July 35.9525 34.6465 35.3492
August 34.9636 33.7843 34.5113
September 35.3127 33.6562 34.5842
October 35.5926 34.9827 35.3056
November 35.5957 34.4943 35.1763
December 35.4033 34.7768 35.1057